Taos…there’s a powerful yet sublime energy and freedom about it that compels the highly creative to make it home, and none more so than the truly remarkable women who have called Taos their own. Its transformative influence speaks as compellingly to today’s woman as to those who have made it home for 15 generations. Experience that transformation for yourself with a visit in 2012.

www.Taos.org • Aperitifs – tour of Grand Bohemian Gallery at El Monte Sagrado www.elmontesagrado.com; (800) 828-8267 • Dinner at Graham’s Grille. Award-winning chef and hostess Lesley B. Fay. Honest, creative, wholesome food with a southwestern flair. Great prices. Friendly service. A hip, fun place. www. grahamstaos.com; (575) 751-1350 • An Evening at the Taos Center for the Arts – depending on current offerings or SOMOS Summer Writer’s Series (depending on programming and timing) www.tcataos.org; (575) 758-2052 and www.somostaos.org; (575) 758-0081 In 2012, celebrate not only the State’s Centennial but join in on the year-long Celebration of the Re- markable Women of Taos and Northern with an extraordinary 6-day/5-night program of Day 3 museum exhibits, special events and learning programs that will introduce you to the rich tapestry of women—Native American, Hispanic and Anglo—who journeyed from all corners of the world to make • Breakfast at your hotel Northern New Mexico, and especially Taos, their home. Encompassing both historic and contemporary • AM • House – Docent Tour (Judi Jordan or by appointment) figures, you will come away with a deep appreciation of the flowering and freedom that is Northern New Experience Mabel’s home and feel her spirit. www.mabeldodgeluhan.com; (575) Mexico’s gift to these women courageous and adventurous enough to embrace her. You can turn this 751-9686 sample itinerary into a paid tour organized for you by contacting the agents on the back. • AM • E.L. Blumenschein Home – Out of the Background – The Women Artists of Early New Mexico or current exhibit, Docent Tour. Located Day 1 on historic Ledoux Street the E.L. and Mary Greene Blumenschein Home and • AM – Arrive Albuquerque Sunport by 1pm Museum is maintained much as it was when the artist and his family were alive. The home is filled with a superb collection of the Blumenschein family’s art, a • Transfer to hotel or Bed and Breakfast: Select yours at www.santafe.org/accommodations. representative sampling of works by other famous Taos artists, fine European and • PM • International Folk Art Museum. New Mexican Hispanic Artists 1912-2012 Docent Tour— Spanish Colonial style antiques, and the family’s lifetime of personal possessions. th st highlighting New Mexican artists of the 20 and 21 centuries. www.internationalfolkart.org, The home beautifully illustrates the lifestyle of Taos artists in the first half of the MABEL DODGE LUHAN (505) 476-1200 twentieth century. www.taoshistoricmuseums.com/el-blumenschein-home; (575) • Plaza Stroll, shopping 758-0505 • Dinner at Santa Café • Lunch at a local restaurant of your choice: www.taos.org/categories/view/dining A fine dining icon of Santa Fe since 1983, Santa Café specializes in serving unique American • PM • Harwood Museum – Agnes cuisine with a southwestern flair. Hailed by notable locals, frequent visitors to Santa Fe, and Martin: Before the Grid Exhibition or Bea numerous celebrities, the chef, staff and management pride themselves on creating an atmosphere Mandelman: Centennial Exhibition, Docent Tour and dining experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. www.santacafe.com; (505) 984-1788 It has been the Harwood family home, a leading example of the Pueblo/Spanish architectural revival and restoration movement in New Mexico, Day 2 the town’s first library and southwestern art • Breakfast at your Hotel exhibit space and finally a part of the University • AM • Santa Fe, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Contemporary art and modernism fascinated world- of New Mexico thanks to the generosity and famous artist Georgia O’Keeffe. This namesake museum spotlights her work, but also showcases the devotion to community of artists by Burritt and work of many other established artists. www.okeeffemuseum.org; (505) 946-1000 Elizabeth Harwood. Today, this world renowned Agnes Martin Beatrice mandelman institution is a focus for education and learning as • Lunch at The O’Keeffe Café in Santa Fe well as a repository for some of the most notable Adjacent to Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, O’Keeffe Cafe is one of examples of mid-century art in the Southwest. the top museum restaurants in the USA. Reviewed nationally by (575) 758-9826; www.harwoodmuseum.org Rachael Ray, Chef Leo Varos offers an eclectic contemporary cuisine emphasizing French techniques and ingredients sourced • Art Stroll on Ledoux – Inger Jirby Gallery, RANE Gallery, 203 from around the world. www.okeeffecafe.com; (505) 986-2008. Fine Art Gallery and more. • PM • Puye Cliffs Tour, Santa Clara Pueblo – This 3 hr guided • Private Dinner and Behind the Scenes Tour at the Millicent Rogers Tour explores one of northern New Mexico’s most awe-inspiring Museum – Also view Millicent Rogers and Her Circle Exhibition, cultural attractions featuring cliff & cave dwellings, early Docent or Director-led Tour. Established as a memorial to Standard Pueblo architecture, an original Harvey House and a stunning Oil heiress and philanthropist Millicent Rogers whose inspiration, panorama of the valley. Be touched by this special place patronage and collections form the core of its holdings, the between the earth and sky. www.puyecliffs.com; (505) 927- Museum opened in 1956. Founded by Millicent Roger’s family, the 2731 Museum has become one of America’s important resources for the • Depart for Taos; Check in at your choice of 37 hotels or Bed and study of southwestern art and design. www.millicentrogers.org; (575) 758-2462 Breakfast inns at www.taos.org/hotel-search. Georgia O’Keeffe

millicent rogers Day 4 Caffè Renato is a popular European style Cafe on La Plaza De Las Flores known for its good food and relaxing patio and indoor dining atmosphere. • Breakfast at your Hotel (575) 758-0244 • Spa day at El Monte Sagrado or Ojo • D.H. Lawrence “Forbidden Paintings” tour at Hotel La Fonda de Taos Caliente Mineral Springs. Lunch on property Followed by tour of La Hacienda de los Martinez and Cultural Threads With a full menu of services, The Living Spa at El Monte – Nellie Dunton and the Colcha Revival in New Mexico, Docent Tour Sagrado is a haven of serenity, inviting guests to experience www.lafondataos.com; (800) 833-2211 or www.taosmuseums.org/view/ a truly transformative event. The nurturing environment and hacienda-martinez; (575) 758-1000 the tranquility of the facility will enable you to recapture lost time and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. • Free time for browsing, shopping in Taos Historic District or hiking. Deemed sacred by indigenous Native Americans of Northern New Mexico, • Dinner at El Meze – Last remnants of a fortified hacienda dating to the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs has been a gathering place and a source of 1840’s, the Cardenas Torreon is the only historic standing watchtower healing for hundreds, even thousands of years. Come retreat to a secluded remaining in Taos Valley and is now an award-winning Spanish-themed refuge. Relax with a massage and signature Milagro Wrap. Rejuvenate in restaurant. www.elmeze.com; (575) 751-3337. the legendary waters. www.elmontesagrado.com; (800) 828-8267 www. ojocalientesprings.com; (800) 222-9162 Day 6 • Walk the Sacred Labyrinth at El Monte Sagrado or Ojo Caliente Now that you’ve relaxed body and soul, find the inner peace and insights • Breakfast at Hotel that walking a labyrinth can bring. Other area labyrinth tours available. • Check out of Hotel www.taos.org/labyrinth_tour • AM • Taos Institute of Glass Arts – talk and art glass blowing • Transfer to Taos Ski Valley demonstration Taos Institute for Glass Arts, Inc. expands the For an afternoon chair lift ride and dinner at Rhoda’s, The Bavarian or understanding and appreciation for the Contemporary Glass Art Movement The Blonde Bear Tavern at Edelweiss. Learn about the vital role Rhoda through classes, workshops, lectures, demonstrations, special events and Blake and her companions played in the founding of Taos Ski Valley from exhibitions. TIGA is a comprehensive community access glass center, her granddaughter, Adriana Blake. Go early and hike to Williams Lake. serving and integrating the needs of artists, students, collectors, architects www.taosskivalley.com/business-directory/dining-nightlight/ and designers. www.tiganm.org; (575) 613-6484 Day 5 • Visit to the Historic San Francisco de Asis Church – Tour and Mystery Painting Built in 1815, this iconic church in Ranchos de Taos, made • Breakfast at Bent Street Deli famous by Ansel Adams and Georgia O’Keeffe is the most painted and The New York Deli, Taos style. Imaginative and light to filling photographed church in the world. It is surrounded by a plaza of adobe breakfasts utilizing only the freshest local produce and ingredients. homes and shops that date to the same period, many lovingly restored. www.johndunnshops.com/BentStreetDeli.html; (575) 758-5787 (575) 758-2754 • AM • Tour • Lunch at the Trading Post Café Taos Pueblo is the only Native American community designated both a Just up the hill from San Francisco de Asis Plaza, amidst vigas, wrought World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. The iron furniture and local art you may watch acclaimed Chef René prepare multi-storied adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for over flavorful dishes from around the world from his open air kitchen. Have 1000 years. www.taospueblo.com; (575) 758-1028 a seat at the bar and watch the action up close or in one of three dining • Taos Art Museum/ Fechin House rooms, two with fireplaces. There is also a beautiful back patio surrounded Guided tour that will also include a short presentation on Alexandra with flowers and sculpture. A favorite of Modernist painter Agnes Martin. and Eya Fechin. The Taos Art Museum is housed in the studio and home www.tradingpostcafe.com; (575) 758-5089 that portrait artist Nicolai Fechin built for his family between 1927 and • Depart Taos 1933. Fechin, born in Kazan, Russia in 1881, carved and molded the adobe building into a fascinating, harmonic marriage of Russian, Native American, and Spanish symbolism. www.taosartmuseum.org; (575) 758- 2690 ** Substitute following tour options as desired for Afternoon 1 and Morning • Lunch at Doc Martin’s or Caffé Renato, Former home of Mabel Dodge 2: Luhan * Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and program, eliminating International Folk Doc Martin’s Restaurant is an acclaimed dining establishment located in a Art Museum registered historic landmark. A Taos tradition, the restaurant has earned * Visit to Chimayo with tour and lecture on hand weaving traditions and talk multiple awards for their fabulous Regional New American fare featuring by author Patricia Trujillo-Oviedo on her new book Images of America, fresh local food with a splash of the southwest, incorporating chiles and Chimayo. www.chimayo.us produce sourced from regional farms and gardens. With over 400 wine selections, the world class wine list has earned Wine Spectator’s “Best * Lunch at Rancho de Chimayo www.ranchodechimayo.com (505) 984-2100 Of” Award of Excellence for 22 consecutive years. www.taosinn.com/ * Museum Association of Taos Combination Admission Tickets available for restaurant.html; (575) 758-1977 $25. www.taosmuseums.org or at any of the participating venues. To customize or book your tour today, contact: Artours, Ltd. (Taos) Marcia Winter [email protected]; (800) 582-9700 www.artoursltd.com

Seven Directions, LLC (Santa Fe) Patrizia Antonicelli [email protected]; (877) 992-6128 Notable Taos landmarks and tours to consider: www.sevendirections.net

Rio Grande Gorge and Bridge Each agent above has a customized itinerary and scheduled tour dates The is the second highest cantilever bridge in available throughout 2012. Check their websites or www.taos.org for the U.S., towering 650 feet above the river. There are viewing areas on dates and pricing. both sides with ample parking and turn-around areas. There is a well- Tour Operators: maintained rest stop near the western side of the bridge. The view from For more ideas on how to personalize or customize a tour before the center of the bridge is not for those with a fear of heights, but it is contacting an agent, please log on to our website at www.taos.org/ one of the most spectacular sights to be found anywhere. women and view the Itineraries Tab for other options and resources. Greater World Earthship Biotecture Tour Artwork and photography is available for your use by contacting An Earthship is a radically sustainable home made of recycled Barbara Rudolf at Griffin and Associates, [email protected]. materials. They create electricity from the sun and wind, collect water from rain and snow melt (and use it four times!), manage sewage in botanical planter treatment sites, generate cooling from the sun and the earth and even grow food for their owners both inside and outside. Earthships can be built in any climate, anywhere in the world and allow their owners to live in harmony with the environment, complete with security and modern amenities. www.earthship.com; (575) 751-0462 or [email protected]. Guided Walking Tour Take a two-hour guided walking tour of the Plaza area and immerse yourself in the rich history of Taos! Call (575) 751-9877 to schedule your tour. $15 per person. Trolley Tour During May through October, the Historic Taos Trolley Tour departs from the Taos Visitor Center at 10:30 am and 2 PM (Plaza pickups 15 minutes later) for a 3 ½ hour tour of , Taos Pueblo and a photo stop at the San Francisco de Asis Church. $33 for adults, $10 for children. Fares include entry fees. On Sunday and Monday, the History and Culture Tour visits the Millicent Rogers Museum, Taos Plaza and the Hacienda de los Martinez. (575) 751-0366

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